Travel Tips & Tricks

Get updates on the procedures in place at Logan Airport regarding Covid-19. Last updated February 2022.

So you are ready to travel to some far far away destination but how will you keep your phone, computer, camera, etc charged to capture and share your trip?! Time and time again, people forget that different parts of the world actually use different electrical voltages! This is because different countries and even regions within countries—developed their own electricity standards. So before you jump in your car, hop on your next plane or train it is important to make sure you have the right travel gear to keep you charged.

If you want to get on a plane after October 1st, make sure you have a REAL ID. Not sure if you do? Read more about what classifies as a Real ID and what steps you need to take if you do not currently possess one.

Just like many other workplaces, the Department of State has had to alter its operational processes during this time and cut back on the amount of processing it is doing on applications. Luckily, a recent update from the State Department let us know that they are now once again processing applications.

Helpful tips on how to avoid Covid-19 while traveling

A compiled list of travel-related discounts and perks that are being offered for essential workers for when travel is once again a possibility. Updated February 2021.

On April 17, the Federal Aviation Administration said that airplane crew members should “consider” wearing a cloth face covering. The agency also advised airlines to provide medical-grade surgical masks, gloves, and other personal protective equipment so that cabin crews can deal with sick passengers. Check out all the major airline's guidance and policies around masks and protective equipment.

The Real ID is doing to impact all American travelers over the course of the next few years. However, due to COVID-19, changes have been made to allow for the submission of documentation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). While they have pushed its REAL ID deadline back to October 1, 2021.

With both the U.S. and other world governments enacting restrictions on movement meant to slow down the spread of Covid-19 by limiting a person to person contact, many people are now stuck indoors while the social distancing measures are in effect. Travel has also suffered greatly, with airlines and hotels cutting staff and scaling back operations. With travel being off the table for the immediate future, we wanted to share a few of the programs we had watched recently that will hopefully help fill the wanderlust gap during this difficult time.

With the constant and every changing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation and the uncertainty of travel restrictions, cancelation policies and closures we thought we would combine an article sharing all with appropriate links to keep you up to date:

EXTENDED Through Midnight March 12th, 2020: With the continuous impact of COVID-19, airlines are hurting all around. Deep sales are to come and JetBlue is the first to offer outrageous sales that run through June 2020. The sale fares running a one-day (3/10/2020) for a flight from Boston to a variety of their destinations but are available all the way out till June 2020 dates.

We all know that feeling when traveling. You are hungry but aren’t hungry enough for a full meal at one of the restaurants and don’t want to fork over several dollars for some small and unfulfilling snack from an airport convenience store. While lounges are typically our go-to when this sensation kicks in, not all airports may have a lounge, or maybe your wait time until your flight isn’t long enough to make your way into the lounge. Luckily, TSA has taken steps to help travelers understand what food items can be taken through security and not be confiscated.

Have you ever gotten stuck picking someone up from the airport? It has happened to all of us at one time or another. We scoured the app store for the best flight tracking apps and our best friend became Flight-Aware.

Travel planning can be overwhelming for many and even while on a tip, one can feel overwhelmed and stressed. Being a smart and savvy traveler will help eliminate these feelings and ensure you are prepared for your trip and enjoy the time away. Here are twenty travel tips for your next adventure that we live by and do on almost all the trips we take.

Never heard of CLEAR before? We’ll that’s because a ton of people actually signed up for CLEAR and then it went under during the economic crisis. However, it is now back and bigger than ever as a new option to expedite travel security.

Niagara Falls is one of the best known natural features in all of North America, attracting thousands of visitors each year. But what is the easiest ways to get there from Toronto?

There are a ton of free and useful resources out there for travelers that many individuals do not know about! Do you take the right steps when you are traveling?

While crime is certainly a concern while traveling, there are also issues of civil unrest and natural disasters that should be considerations when it comes to your personal security while traveling.  Read on for some practical advice on things you can do while traveling to help keep yourself safe!

Not only is it important to arrive at a destination but just as important the place you stay! Here are five steps to finding hotel discounts that can be used by all travelers!

There are a plethora of tips and tricks to help you find the best deals. However, these are the five easiest steps you can take to find cheaper flights, no matter where you are going!

It invariably comes after we tell one of our friends or family about our plans for our next trip, or right after we have come back from a trip.  Truth be told, we always wish we could travel more, but we understand that to many people we seem to always be jetting off to some new destination.

For many jets setters and self-proclaimed wanderers, the search for wi-fi is one of the many aspects of traveling.  Although many destinations offer an abundance of public wi-fi, this isn’t the case everywhere.